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Recent rumors and gossip about Golfen-usGolfer Paige Spiranac received death threats over appearanceProfessional golfer Paige Spiranac recently stated that she’s received death threats and been subjected to blackmail over her appearance. The 24-year-old golfer also railed against the criticism that she’s a “gimmick” because she’s attractive and perhaps does not quite fit the preconceived notion of how a golfer should dress or look.Spiranac has not necessarily enjoyed the best professional career, having a ranking outside the top 1,000 women golfers. She is tremendously popular on social media and boasts over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, where she posts photos and videos of herself in what her critics say are too provocative outfits.Those critics evidently have been especially vicious on social media. “I was harassed, my family was harassed. I was receiving death threats, people were invading my privacy, I was being blackmailed. This was going on while I was trying to play,” Spiranac recently told The Guardian. “When it comes to the golf industry, I know that people see me as a gimmick. I don’t think 02 Feb 2018 12:12:48 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golfer_paige_spiranac_says_shes_received_death_threats_over_appearance/s1_8061_25604183
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golfer_paige_spiranac_says_shes_received_death_threats_over_appearance/s1_8061_25604183Golfer Paige Spiranac received death threats over appearancehttp://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golfer_paige_spiranac_says_shes_received_death_threats_over_appearance/s1_8061_25604183http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/4/24579d14a7ba9539e549d60890be99960d8ebf37/top_story/GettyImages-910879004.jpgGolf Channel employees strike before Sunday's final roundThose watching the Golf Channel for Sunday’s final round of the Sony Open might have seen a difference in the coverage. There was a good reason for that. Members of the video and audio production crew had walked out in a labor dispute.”Golf Channel has been working on negotiating an agreement for nine months with a union that represents our live tournament technicians,” the network said in a statement, per golfchannel.com. ”Those efforts have not yet yielded a resolution, and we look forward to reaching a mutually agreeable contract. However, some technicians have chosen to walk off the job today. We have contingency plans in place, and will continue to deliver coverage.”The coverage has resumed, but in a much smaller capacity than golf viewers — including Golden State Warriors star Andre Iguodala — have grown used to. Gone were the on-course reporters and many of the close-up shots of the golfers. Coverage was limited mostly to what greenside cameras could pick up, with occasional cameras on tees, as well. S14 Jan 2018 22:33:07 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golf_channel_camera_and_audio_workers_strike_before_sunday_8217s_final_round/s1_12680_25453571
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golf_channel_camera_and_audio_workers_strike_before_sunday_8217s_final_round/s1_12680_25453571Golf Channel employees strike before Sunday's final roundhttp://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/golf_channel_camera_and_audio_workers_strike_before_sunday_8217s_final_round/s1_12680_25453571http://www.yardbarker.com/media/e/c/ec62b593782895376d714cc0b8a9ffaceca88763/top_story/10543965.jpgTiger Woods shares funny story about becoming ‘Mac Daddy Santa’The Internet nearly exploded when Tiger Woods became “Mac Daddy Santa” roughly one year ago.Woods posted a funny photo of himself shirtless with his arms crossed, sporting a Santa Claus head of hair and goatee, with sunglasses on.Apparently, becoming the Mac Daddy wasn’t as easy as it seemed, and inflicted pain on Woods, which he recently revealed in a PGA Tour interview.“It’s the best,” Woods said. “Every year, I’ve become this character, ‘Mac Daddy Santa.’ The kids absolutely love it. They love when I do something crazy, and last year I burned my face off trying to dye my goatee, which is never going to happen again. You always want to see what I’m going to wear and to me, that’s fun. It provides something that our family does together each and every year, and even as they grow older, I’m still going to do it.” Hopefully Woods was able to avoid the facial burns this year.28 Dec 2017 19:08:15 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_shares_funny_story_about_becoming_mac_daddy_santa/s1_12740_25327667
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_shares_funny_story_about_becoming_mac_daddy_santa/s1_12740_25327667Tiger Woods shares funny story about becoming ‘Mac Daddy Santa’http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_shares_funny_story_about_becoming_mac_daddy_santa/s1_12740_25327667http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/c/8ceaec138d6109343ddad31a702b1d55663e744e/top_story/10487484.jpgJordan Spieth engaged to girlfriend Annie VerretCongratulations are in order for Jordan Spieth and girlfriend Annie Verret.The PGA Tour shared a photo on Twitter on Christmas Eve that showed Spieth with Verret. Verret is seen covering her face with her hand, and there is a large diamond ring on her finger: The 24-year-old golfer has been dating Verret since high school. Both attended schools in the Dallas area.The former world No. 1 golfer has already won three majors, including two in 2015 when he was named PGA Tour Player of the Year and the tour’s leading money winner.26 Dec 2017 21:38:02 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/jordan_spieth_engaged_to_girlfriend_annie_verret/s1_127_25314479
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/jordan_spieth_engaged_to_girlfriend_annie_verret/s1_127_25314479Jordan Spieth engaged to girlfriend Annie Verrethttp://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/jordan_spieth_engaged_to_girlfriend_annie_verret/s1_127_25314479http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/3/23edc99008404e4ee650c983f7ad6fa797dc45e9/top_story/10204754.jpgTiger Woods now a top-10 favorite to win 2018 MastersHis return to competitive golf at the Hero World Challenge has the sport’s world buzzing about Tiger Woods. Also buzzing are the Las Vegas oddsmakers. The four-time Masters champion is now down to 20/1 odds to win the Masters in April.“On the heels of a T-9 showing at the Hero World Challenge in his first competitive start in 10 months, Tiger Woods’ odds fell to 20/1,” Will Gray of the Golf Channel reported. “While Woods was available as low as 15/1 over the weekend, his current odds are still a dramatic dip from the 100/1 figure with which he opened in August.”At 20/1, Tiger has the same odds as reigning U.S. Open champion and world No. 8, Brooks Koepka, and the fifth ranked player in the world, Hideki Matsuyama. Woods trails only Jordan Spieth (7/1), Dustin Johnson (10/1), Rory McIlroy (12/1), and the quintet of Rickie Fowler, Jason Day, Justin Rose, Jon Rahm, and Justin Thomas (15/1).Tiger does have a great history at Augusta. He’s won there four times and never missed a Masters cut as a pro. The last time05 Dec 2017 23:12:19 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_now_a_top_10_favorite_to_win_2018_masters/s1_12680_25161245
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_now_a_top_10_favorite_to_win_2018_masters/s1_12680_25161245Tiger Woods now a top-10 favorite to win 2018 Mastershttp://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_now_a_top_10_favorite_to_win_2018_masters/s1_12680_25161245http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/a/6a35d0510dc90373acd143f63a5fcf80ead24a58/top_story/10448146.jpgTiger Woods is officially back (hopefully)Thursday, the world of golf would see Tiger Woods return. Again. But this time would be a little different. It had been 301 days since Tiger last played a competitive round of golf.And not only did he stay healthy, but he was actually competitive. By the end of his afternoon, Woods would be three under par. A nice score, all things considered.Complete with his signature fist pump, we saw it all from Woods on Thursday. Including, of course, driving a Par 5 in two shots. However, Woods would bogey two Par 5s on the day as well.But all in all, his first round back was a success. And, he’s not far off the lead. Don’t worry, he was watching.“It’s was not only nice to get that first round out of the way, but I’m only three shots out of the lead.”Of course it’s too early to think this way, but … does Tiger have one more run left in him?01 Dec 2017 10:52:31 -0500http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_is_officially_back_hopefully/s1_11773_25126556
http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_is_officially_back_hopefully/s1_11773_25126556Tiger Woods is officially back (hopefully)http://www.yardbarker.com/golf/articles/tiger_woods_is_officially_back_hopefully/s1_11773_25126556http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/f/afe4a5c9719ec9032b28313d8ea6e9b98f321f7e/top_story/10448088.jpg